The re-recorded version of “West End girls” by Pet Shop Boys first entered the UK Official Singles Chart on November 16, 1985, at number 80. It entered the Top 40 the following week, and eventually reached number one on January 11, 1986. The single was originally released in 1984 but only became a club hit in the US before being re-recorded and re-released in late 1985, becoming a major global success. It is being celebrated by BBC Radio 2 as part of “Pet Shop Boys, Forty” from 8pm GMT this evening. The DJ presenting the show, Gary Davies, gave the hit version of “West End girls” its first play on the BBC back in 1985.
Pet Shop Boys today release on Blu-ray/2CD their concert film “Dreamworld: The Greatest Hits Live at the Royal Arena Copenhagen”, which is now available to buy exclusively through the official store.
Recent Pet Texts
After two days off in Santiago, we’re playing here at the MoviStar Arena tonight. On stage at 9 pm! xx
Photo: Rose Dexter
Stopping during a walk in the mountains above Santiago today. Beautiful scenery. Neil x
Photo: Thomas Stone
“Love comes quickly”, one of Neil and Chris’s personal favourite PSB songs, was released as a single 40 years ago today.
An unforgettable night at the Viña del Mar Awards in Chile! Graçias!
Pet Shop Boys are playing a sold-out Dreamworld show at the impressive Quinta Vergara amphitheatre tonight as part of the 65th anniversary edition of Viña del Mar Festival. The concert will also be televised in Chile.
Photo by Aton
Afternoon on the beach.
